Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Darlington
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Darlington will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, Darlington
We are located on North Road on the junction of Shildon Street, with parking near Darlington town centre.
- 148/150 North Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2EJ
Call 24 hours a day:
01325 382542
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm- Saturday – Sunday, Appointment Only
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What an attended funeral costs in Darlington
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Darlington funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.
Attended funeral
- Our services
- £2,695
- A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- A traditional hearse
- Care in our first class facilities
- Estimated third-party costs
- £964
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Estimated total
- £3,659
What families say about us
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 49 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
We can't thank Andrew, Havi and the team enough for a beautiful and dignified service for Liz which we will be forever grateful for.
They were very understanding and compassionate in what was an extremely difficult time.
We would highly recommend Meynell & Mason funeral services.
Thank you so much.
Norman and family
Norman Brown, 13 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
I cannot speak highly enough of Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors. From the very first moment, Andrew and the team showed genuine compassion and professionalism, guiding me through every step with care and clarity. They consistently reassured me that our loved one was in very caring hands, something that brought immense comfort to me and my family during a very difficult time. Everything was handled with exceptional attention to detail — the service was beautifully organised, and we received so many positive comments from family and friends about how thoughtful and well‑managed it all was. Their dedication to providing a seamless, respectful experience was evident throughout, with professionalism from start to finish Meynell & Mason truly embody what a caring, local funeral director should be. Their support made a difficult time feel a little lighter, and I’m deeply grateful for the kindness they showed myself and my family.
Mark Godwin, 31 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
So pleased I chose them at such a difficult time in my life! I can't thank them enough they were professional & did an absolutely brilliant job from start to finish meeting my every need nothing was a problem for them.. I'd 100% recommend them. Thank you so much x
Glyn Bolton, 7 June 2026
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